The Apocalypse with Pete Kuempel

Fastball Country with Brian Craig

What do you get when a former Major League middle relief pitcher turned motivational speaker turns Country/Folk musician? Comedian and writer Brian Craig joins Aaron to talk about his hilarious character Fastball Pitcher Bob Gutierrez. They discuss the origins of Bob and his evolution into a musical act, and even come up with an idea or two for a new song Brian is writing for Bob. You can watch a full set from Fastball Pitcher Bob Gutierrez on YouTube [https://youtu.be/rhc2CxH9H-I?si=4hYk7ryS6eOOEbBq] and follow both Bob [https://www.instagram.com/fastballbob/] and Brian [https://www.instagram.com/thebriancraig/] on Instagram. Bob will also be performing at the SF Sketch Fest on January 29 and 30 at The Lost Church [https://sfsketchfest.com/schedule-and-tickets/] in San Francisco, CA. Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠Aaron's Substack⁠⁠⁠ [aaronhertzog.substack.com] for more comedy stuff (for free!) or become a paid subscriber to support the show and receive premium bonus content on ⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠ [aaronhertzog.substack.co] or ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ [patreon.com/aaronhertzog]. Follow Aaron: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/aaronhertzog] ⁠⁠⁠Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/aaronhertzog.bsky.social]

Let's Do a Fun One with Keenan Willis

This week's episode is a crossover episode with The Stretch Four Podcast [stretchfourpod.com] (Aaron's weekly pod that talks about hoops, hip-hop, culture, and life with Keenan Willis [https://www.instagram.com/phillywriter21/].) Aaron's city is on fire and Keenan joins him to discuss the situation in Los Angeles and reactions to it from the news and social media. They talk about the devastating power of nature, the devastating power of a lack of empathy, the complete lack of purpose for a police force, and more. Subscribe to ⁠⁠⁠Aaron's Substack⁠⁠⁠ [aaronhertzog.substack.com] for more comedy stuff (for free!) or become a paid subscriber to support the show and receive premium bonus content on ⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠ [aaronhertzog.substack.co] or ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ [patreon.com/aaronhertzog]. Follow Aaron: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/aaronhertzog] ⁠⁠⁠Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/aaronhertzog.bsky.social]

Roasting 2024 with Pat Barker

⁠Pat Barker⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/thepatbarker/] is a comedian, writer, Commissioner of the International Roast Battle League, and most importantly, Aaron’s longtime friend. Fresh off his work as a writer for Netflix’s Roast of 2024 and the upcoming Golden Globe awards, Pat joins Aaron for a look back at the previous year. They talk about his experience as a writer for these year-end events, the stories that captured Pat’s heart from the past year, and even take a little bit of a look ahead. Subscribe to ⁠⁠Aaron's Substack⁠⁠ [aaronhertzog.substack.com] for more comedy stuff (for free!) or become a paid subscriber to support the show and receive premium bonus content on ⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠ [aaronhertzog.substack.co] or ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ [patreon.com/aaronhertzog]. Follow Aaron: ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/aaronhertzog] ⁠⁠Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/aaronhertzog.bsky.social]

The Apocalypse with Pete Kuempel

Pete Kuempel thought he would be ready for the apocalypse. He watched movies like Mad Max and pictured himself running the rugged terrain, leather-clad from head to toe, leading bands of roaming armies against those who would wish him harm. But now, he’s old. And with armageddon potentially around the corner, he must shift his perception of his role during the end of the world. Pete joins Aaron to discuss facing the end of it all as a man in his twilight years. Subscribe to ⁠Aaron's Substack⁠ [aaronhertzog.substack.com] for more comedy stuff (for free!) or become a paid subscriber to support the show and receive premium bonus content on ⁠Substack⁠ [aaronhertzog.substack.co] or ⁠Patreon⁠ [patreon.com/aaronhertzog]. Follow Aaron: ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/aaronhertzog] ⁠Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/aaronhertzog.bsky.social]

Nighthawks with Chip Chantry

Chip Chantry returns to the show this week for a discussion inspired by Edward Hopper’s 1942 oil on canvas work Nighthawks [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nighthawks_(Hopper)]. Chip’s favorite painting kicks off a conversation that covers a wide range of topics including the feeling of being in a normally crowded place in the quiet after-hours of the middle of the night, how diners are one of the great equalizers of American society, and how everything is better when you focus on “the hang.” For more Chip Chantry, you can watch his stand-up comedy special Move Closer on YouTube [https://youtu.be/_QKarKuuTdU?si=TZx09Yt1MizGUhaD] and follow him on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/chipchantry/]. Subscribe to Aaron's Substack [aaronhertzog.substack.com] for more comedy stuff (for free!) or become a paid subscriber to support the show and receive premium bonus content on Substack [aaronhertzog.substack.co] or Patreon [patreon.com/aaronhertzog]. Follow Aaron: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/aaronhertzog] Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/aaronhertzog.bsky.social]